Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
From side-scrolling Metroidvanias to upbeat, humorous soulslikes, from the depths of the sea to the stars above, this week’s reviews run the gamut. Read on to find out what we thought of this week’s releases. Read more...
“In loving memory of those who touched our lives. This game is a tribute to their enduring spirit,” reads the opening screen of Tales of Kenzera: Zau, the new Metroidvania from EA Originals and Surgent Studios. My lip trembles. “Don’t start crying, you...
The reveal of Surgent Studios' Tales of Kenzera: ZAU in late 2023 made more than a few heads turn with its setting inspired by African Bantu tales and colorful visuals, which made it easy to look past the fact that the game was yet another metroidvania, a genre that went from being extremely niche to being pretty much everywhere nowadays. While the game objectively doesn't really push the boundaries of the genre forward, reiterating mechanics and features seen in countless other games, it is undeniable how Zau's adventure in the treacherous lands of Kenzera is a solid debut for the […]
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the first game from Surgent Studios, a transmedia studio based in the UK founded by Abubakar Salim, known in the gaming world for being the voice actor of Assassin's Creed Origins main character Bayek, looked like a very special game right from its reveal during last year's The Game Awards show. Inspired by Abubakar Salim's personal journey dealing with the loss of his father, the Metroidvania starring the warrior shaman Zau sees players travel alongside the young man throughout different biomes guided by the God of Death Kalunga to bring back Zau's father to life. While […]
You know what time it is, y’all. PlayStation has announced the lineup of titles coming to its subscription service PS Plus and its various tiers later this month, and the most hotly contested “indie game” is leading the pack. That’s right folks, Dave T...
Microsoft has revealed the titles they’ll be adding to Xbox Game Pass on PC and consoles in early-to-mid April, and there are some solid things to dip your toes into. Subscribers can look forward to Lego 2K Drive, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the new-release indie Harold Halibut, and more. Here are your headliner Game Pass titles for the next couple of weeks: Lego 2K Drive (Cloud and Console) - April 3 From Wccftech’s review – “Lego 2K Drive is a nicely-polished ride, offering up unexpectedly-intense kart-racing action and a handful of diverting sandbox stages to explore. Unfortunately, the game […]
Keeping track of all the latest video games coming out is an increasingly complex task, what with multiple PC storefronts, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, mobile, and more to keep track of, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. Every month I'll be running down the games you need to be keeping an eye on, from the big triple-A headliners, to the indies you might otherwise overlook. After a surprisingly-packed February and March, we get a bit of a breather in April, but there’s still some things to look forward to. Sony’s slick actioner Stellar Blade, the Akira-Toriyama-inspired Sand Land, and […]
Xbox held a Partner Preview showcase today, which put spotlight on a handful of third-party games coming to Xbox Series X|S. If you missed the show and want to watch the 30-minute presentation, you can check out the full video below. If you just want t...
We’ve already had an unusual number of showcases and announcements this year, and it seems this particular train is going to keep right on rolling. Today Microsoft announced an Xbox Partner Preview, which will showcase over a dozen trailers for games coming to PC, Xbox, and/or Game Pass. We don’t have a full list of games that will be shown during the Xbox Partner Preview, but Microsoft has let a bit of info out of the bag. Players can look forward to fresh gameplay from Capcom’s unique-looking Japanese-mythology-inspired adventure Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, the African-inspired EA Originals Metroidvania Tales […]
In the summer of 2020, as America tried to reckon with its institutionalized racism, the Black Lives Matter movement prompted video game studios to issue pro-BLM statements, donate to Black-centered charities, and promise to elevate Black voices. Sever...
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU from Surgent Studios under the EA Originals labels has supposedly leaked ahead of an official announcement. The leaked information comes from credible French deals leaker 'billbil-kun', who posted the leak on French deals website Dealabs.com. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is said to be a 2.5D horizontal scrolling adventure platform game in the same vein as the Trine series, and is likely to be officially unveiled by EA and Surgent Studios during this week's The Game Awards 2023. According to the leak, the game will feature a young protagonist wearing two necklaces who would be endowed with […]
Vampire Survivors draws tons of inspiration from Castlevania, so it is no surprise that the new Ode To Castlevania DLC is fantastic. I’m here to guide you through unlocking each Hero and evolving each weapon, because that’s how you’ll end up accessing ...
I started playing Overwatch in 2019. By the time I was pushing payloads and getting Play of the Game with a well-placed Tactical Visor, a lot of the old hero kits and team compositions that were infamous when the hero shooter launched in 2016 were more...
From side-scrolling Metroidvanias to upbeat, humorous soulslikes, from the depths of the sea to the stars above, this week’s reviews run the gamut. Read on to find out what we thought of this week’s releases. Read more...
“In loving memory of those who touched our lives. This game is a tribute to their enduring spirit,” reads the opening screen of Tales of Kenzera: Zau, the new Metroidvania from EA Originals and Surgent Studios. My lip trembles. “Don’t start crying, you...
The reveal of Surgent Studios' Tales of Kenzera: ZAU in late 2023 made more than a few heads turn with its setting inspired by African Bantu tales and colorful visuals, which made it easy to look past the fact that the game was yet another metroidvania, a genre that went from being extremely niche to being pretty much everywhere nowadays. While the game objectively doesn't really push the boundaries of the genre forward, reiterating mechanics and features seen in countless other games, it is undeniable how Zau's adventure in the treacherous lands of Kenzera is a solid debut for the […]
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the first game from Surgent Studios, a transmedia studio based in the UK founded by Abubakar Salim, known in the gaming world for being the voice actor of Assassin's Creed Origins main character Bayek, looked like a very special game right from its reveal during last year's The Game Awards show. Inspired by Abubakar Salim's personal journey dealing with the loss of his father, the Metroidvania starring the warrior shaman Zau sees players travel alongside the young man throughout different biomes guided by the God of Death Kalunga to bring back Zau's father to life. While […]
You know what time it is, y’all. PlayStation has announced the lineup of titles coming to its subscription service PS Plus and its various tiers later this month, and the most hotly contested “indie game” is leading the pack. That’s right folks, Dave T...
Microsoft has revealed the titles they’ll be adding to Xbox Game Pass on PC and consoles in early-to-mid April, and there are some solid things to dip your toes into. Subscribers can look forward to Lego 2K Drive, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the new-release indie Harold Halibut, and more. Here are your headliner Game Pass titles for the next couple of weeks: Lego 2K Drive (Cloud and Console) - April 3 From Wccftech’s review – “Lego 2K Drive is a nicely-polished ride, offering up unexpectedly-intense kart-racing action and a handful of diverting sandbox stages to explore. Unfortunately, the game […]
Keeping track of all the latest video games coming out is an increasingly complex task, what with multiple PC storefronts, Xbox One, PS4, Switch, mobile, and more to keep track of, but don’t worry, I’m here to help. Every month I'll be running down the games you need to be keeping an eye on, from the big triple-A headliners, to the indies you might otherwise overlook. After a surprisingly-packed February and March, we get a bit of a breather in April, but there’s still some things to look forward to. Sony’s slick actioner Stellar Blade, the Akira-Toriyama-inspired Sand Land, and […]
Xbox held a Partner Preview showcase today, which put spotlight on a handful of third-party games coming to Xbox Series X|S. If you missed the show and want to watch the 30-minute presentation, you can check out the full video below. If you just want t...
We’ve already had an unusual number of showcases and announcements this year, and it seems this particular train is going to keep right on rolling. Today Microsoft announced an Xbox Partner Preview, which will showcase over a dozen trailers for games coming to PC, Xbox, and/or Game Pass. We don’t have a full list of games that will be shown during the Xbox Partner Preview, but Microsoft has let a bit of info out of the bag. Players can look forward to fresh gameplay from Capcom’s unique-looking Japanese-mythology-inspired adventure Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, the African-inspired EA Originals Metroidvania Tales […]
In the summer of 2020, as America tried to reckon with its institutionalized racism, the Black Lives Matter movement prompted video game studios to issue pro-BLM statements, donate to Black-centered charities, and promise to elevate Black voices. Sever...
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU from Surgent Studios under the EA Originals labels has supposedly leaked ahead of an official announcement. The leaked information comes from credible French deals leaker 'billbil-kun', who posted the leak on French deals website Dealabs.com. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is said to be a 2.5D horizontal scrolling adventure platform game in the same vein as the Trine series, and is likely to be officially unveiled by EA and Surgent Studios during this week's The Game Awards 2023. According to the leak, the game will feature a young protagonist wearing two necklaces who would be endowed with […]